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Lyrics & meaning

Thenil Vaditha Silaiye

From Kuva Kuva Vaathugal · 1984

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
Krishnachandran, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
28 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thenil vadiththa silaiyae
Adi vaanil malarntha malarae
Thenil vadiththa silaiyae
Adi vaanil malarntha malarae
Ponguthu manam yaenguthu dhinam
Pangu tharanum paavai unthan manathil
Thaenai vadikkum azhagae
Pudhu maanai mayakkum manamae
Thaenai vadikkum azhagae
Pudhu maanai mayakkum manamae
Ponguthu manam yaenguthu dhinam
Pangu tharuven paavai enthan manathil
Thenil vadiththa silaiyae
Adi vaanil malarntha malarae
Muththucharam punnaigaiyil minnalidum padhumai
Paththu viral viththaigalil kolamidum pudhumai
Female :Thotta idam poo manakkum meni
Patta idam naan mayanga vaa nee
Paarvaiyil jaadai nee kaattu
Mogamae serumpothu
Paarvaiyil jaadai nee kaattu
Mogamae serumpothu
Female :Anjuvathum kenjuvathum puththampudhu ilamai
Thaenai vadikkum azhagae
Pudhu maanai mayakkum manamae
Male :Ponguthu manam yaenguthu dhinam
Pangu tharanum paavai unthan manathil
Thaenai vadikkum azhagae
Pudhu maanai mayakkum manamae
Angum ingum thottuthottu
Sonna kadhai pothum
Angam engum thanga vaiththu
Ponathiyyaa mogam
Thangamena nee jolikkumpothu
Yaenguthadi en manathu paaru
Thenil vadiththa silaiyae
Adi vaanil malarntha malarae
Female :Ponguthu manam yaenguthu dhinam
Pangu tharuven paavai enthan manathil
O statue sculpted out of honey,
O flower that blossomed in the sky!
O statue sculpted out of honey,
O flower that blossomed in the sky!
My heart overflows, longing every day;
You must give me a place in your heart, girl!
O handsome one dripping with sweetness,
O heart that charms this young deer!
O handsome one dripping with sweetness,
O heart that charms this young deer!
My heart overflows, longing every day;
I will give you a place in this girl's heart!
O statue sculpted out of honey,
O flower that blossomed in the sky!
A lovely doll whose pearl-like smile flashes like lightning,
A wonder creating art with the skill of ten fingers!
My body smells like flowers wherever it is touched;
Come to me, so I swoon wherever your touch lands!
Show me a sign with your eyes,
As desire brings us together!
Show me a sign with your eyes,
As desire brings us together!
Being shy and pleading are part of brand-new youth!
O handsome one dripping with sweetness,
O heart that charms this young deer!
My heart overflows, longing every day;
You must give me a place in your heart, girl!
O handsome one dripping with sweetness,
O heart that charms this young deer!
Touching here and there,
The stories you told are enough;
Settling deep across every part of me,
Sweet passion has overtaken me, my love!
When you shine bright like gold,
Just look how my heart yearns for you!
O statue sculpted out of honey,
O flower that blossomed in the sky!
My heart overflows, longing every day;
I will give you a place in this girl's heart!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet expresses the playful yet deep longing between two lovers. The male lead praises the heroine's delicate beauty, describing her as a statue carved of honey and a celestial flower, while entreating her to yield a place for him in her heart. In response, the female lead playfully matches his sentiments, celebrating his charming presence that entrances her like a young deer. As the song progresses through rhythmic stanzas, they express mutual passion and intimacy, using vivid imagery of glowing beauty, flower-fragrant caresses, and golden brilliance. Ultimately, their romantic banter resolves in mutual acceptance and shared devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvameyam)

“Thenil vadiththa silaiyae”

Comparing the beloved directly to a statue carved from honey ('Thenil vadiththa silaiyae') to emphasize her sweetness and exquisite form.

Hyperbole (Ushaiyokthi)

“Adi vaanil malarntha malarae”

Describing a flower blooming directly in the sky ('vaanil malarntha malarae') to convey an ethereal, unmatched beauty.

Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Thotta idam poo manakkum meni / Patta idam naan mayanga vaa nee”

Consonance in the second letter ('tt') across consecutive lines: 'Thotta' and 'Patta'.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Thangamena nee jolikkumpothu”

Comparing the beloved's radiance to shining gold using the explicit comparison word 'ena' ('Thangamena').

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Trivia

'Kuva Kuva Vaathugal' (1984) is a Tamil film directed by M. V. Raman, starring Sivakumar and Sulakshana. The soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja was a major highlight, with this sweet duet rendered effortlessly by singer Krishnachandran and legendary playback singer S. Janaki.

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